Genoa Nightlife&Bars
Genova has a lively nightlife,
much of it
thanks to the 40,000 students who attend
the city’s university. During the week,
bars, wine bars and pubs are popular –
many of these are pretty small, and people
hop from one to another as the evening
progresses. Those bars that are dedicated
to the evening/night open at 18.00 for
aperitivo time, and stay open until around
1.00am. On the weekend, closing time is
extended to 2.00 am, and many bars will
have a DJ set on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday nights. Discotheques tend to be
found outside of the city centre, on the
coast.
74 Art System
For lovers of contemporary art and
electronic music. A more sophisticated,
older and cooler crowd than many of the
student bars. Open Wed-Sat from 22.00
until 2.00.
Address: Piazza Embriaci 1r
A cheap and informal bar, very popular
with students of architecture who study
nearby. Open from 7.00am til 1.00am
though best in the evening and at night.
Address: Via Sant’Agostino
La Lepre
Unpretentious bar with a great
atmosphere. Drink, eat and enjoy
jazz-oriented music.
Address: Piazza Lepre 5r
Il Balcone
Relaxed restaurant and bar, with a DJ on
the weekend after 23.00. Opens at 18.00.
Address: Salita Pollaiuoli 22r
Louisiana Jazz Club
Friendly jazz club with live music on
Thursday and Saturday evenings until
midnight. Generally an older crowd.
Address: Via San Sebastiano
Just near the Porta Soprana and a few
moments from the Palazzo Ducale, this is a
small bar, always busy and with plenty of
seating outside. Open until 2.30.
Address: Piano S.Andrea 23 r
Mako Discotheque
East of the city centre. Weekends for ’Easy
House’, RnB and Revival. A mixed crowd.
Take a taxi.
Address: Corso Italia 28 r
Britannia Pub
British-styled pub with dark, cosy interior.
Address: Vico Casana 74
Alle Volte
Full of character, this ’birreria’ serves over
80 varieties of rum!
Address: Piazza Manin 1a.